Q: How do I locate clubs and organizations in Fresno?
A: Locating clubs and organizations can be tricky. Here are some places
to begin.

Central Valley Internet Project: This source has a
wealth of information about what is happening in Fresno. Located on the
Internet at www.fresno.com just
select "City Guide" at the bottom of the page and choose
Fresno or any of the cities in the Valley. The Internet can be accessed
from any branch of the Fresno County Public Library.

Fresno County Resource Guide: This guide is published
by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce and a copy is kept at the Reference
Desk of the Fresno
County Library's Central Branch. Besides the chapter on "Clubs & Organizations"
there are other chapters on "Industry," "International
Trade,"
and "Top Employers."

Reference USA: This subscription database is found
on the Library's internet homepage at www.fresnolibrary.org/reference.html.
It can be accessed from any County Library branch and, with your library
card,
it can be used from your home computer. Select the business database
and custom search option. Click on "county" and "YP
Heading" in the creation of your search form. Search under "Clubs" and
also "Organizations."

Valley Life: Each August the Fresno Bee newspaper publishes this supplement
containing chapters on People, Health, Religion, Communities, Recreation,
Business, Education, and Entertainment listing organizations in each
area. The most current edition is available at the Reference Desk of
the Fresno County Public Library Central Branch.

Search Strategy: Still unable to find a local chapter of a national
organization? A possible solution is to check the webpage of the national
organization. Often organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU) for example will have a listing of local or regional chapters.